Counseling

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can help all young people and adults thrive personally and academically, develop and maintain positive relationships, become life-long learners, and contribute to a more caring and just world. We define SEL as an integral part of education and human development.

Advisory class is a class designed to teach students lessons to develop the whole child. The lessons are designed by the school counselors and presented by the classroom teachers. School Counselors also deliever their own lessons throughout the school year.

Students have lessons in their Advisory class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are Academic Days and give students a chance to work on homework, make up an assessment they have missed, or see a teacher about extra help. Some topics that are presented are:

1. Character Lessons, including: Respect, Cooperation, Responsibility, Courage, Citizenship, Compassion, Optimism, Perseverance, Integrity, and Gratitude
2. Digital Citizenship
3. Bullying Awareness and Prevention
4. Red Ribbon Week - Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention
5. Signs of Suicide and Prevention (opt out form is provided to parents prior to presentation)
6. Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention (opt out form is provided to parents prior to presentation)
7. Teamwork
8. Goal Setting
9. Career Exploration
10. Mindfulness, Stress Management, Anxiety
11. Healthy Relationships and Communication
12. Test Taking Skills